April 7, 2016
A group of 36 primary producers from the Mackay region dropped into Kingaroy during this week as part of a tour of the South Burnett and Toowoomba.
The group were taken on a guided tour of the Peanut Company of Australia’s complex and the Endeavour Foundation’s Kingaroy Kitchens.
They also visited a dubiosia farm, Taabinga Homestead, Glenrock Hay, Nanango Energy Centre, the Bunya Red Caper Farm and the Wondai Timber Museum during their South Burnett visit.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington welcomed the group in Kingaroy.
She caught up with them just before they were taken on their tour of PCA.
“The Mackay Rural Production Society conduct an annual tour of farming regions and this year they chose the South Burnett and Toowoomba,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“Last year I met the Group’s Secretary, Kim Roles, along with members Roddy and Patty Watt, when I was in Calen, near Mackay, and since then we’ve been helping them with ideas for their itinerary.
“I’m so pleased that I could welcome this progressive group to our area and let them know all about our wonderful region and the food we produce. This is a great economic injection for the South Burnett and an excellent opportunity to showcase our local primary producers.
“I’d like to thank the Mackay Rural Production Society for choosing the South Burnett for their 2016 tour and congratulate them on their keen interest in agriculture.”
